CPF Building, Modern skyscraper in Downtown Core, Singapore.
The CPF Building was a 46-story skyscraper rising 171 meters along Robinson Road in the financial district, featuring aluminum-reinforced concrete walls in a brutalist style. Its solid, angular design made it one of the most visually distinctive office towers in the area.
Construction began in 1974 and the building opened in 1976 during Singapore's period of rapid financial district expansion. It emerged as part of the country's push to modernize and establish itself as a major global financial center.
The building served as the administrative center for Singapore's mandatory retirement savings program and became familiar to residents managing their personal accounts. It represented an important part of how the nation organized financial security for its workforce.
The building was located at 79 Robinson Road in the downtown core and was easily accessible by public transportation. As a government office building, it was primarily used by residents handling administrative matters rather than open to general tourism.
The structure was completely demolished in 2017, making it one of the tallest buildings in Singapore to be intentionally removed rather than repurposed. The demolition cleared the way for new development on this valuable downtown site.
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